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Students in Cross River State are set to benefit from improved sporting opportunities following the donation of sports equipment to schools by telecommunications firm MTN.
The initiative is aimed at supporting school-based athletics and encouraging students to participate actively in sports, while providing them with resources to explore and develop their abilities.
The donation underscores the role corporate organisations can play in improving extracurricular activities within the education sector, especially as schools seek ways to encourage young people to combine academic learning with physical development.
Beyond recreation, participation in sports helps students build confidence, leadership skills, discipline and the ability to work effectively with others. Providing schools with the necessary equipment can also help teachers identify and nurture promising athletes from an early age.
The intervention is expected to contribute to grassroots sports development in Cross River State by creating better opportunities for students to participate in organised sporting activities and potentially progress to higher levels of competition.
